To cement its reputation as a global contemporary brand, Louis Vuitton actively seeks to reinvent itself and inspire people from all over the world. For this Fall/Winter 2013, Louis Vuitton continues to collaborate with artists from around the globe on an exclusive scarf collection. Among them, , is the first Indonesian artist who was engaged to create a one-off scarf design for this iconic brand.
Nugroho, a renowned Indonesian contemporary artist, has produced numerous artworks that tackle political issues with the context of modern life in urban areas. He also cites traditional batik and embroidery styles as one of his many influences. Nugroho’s use of rich colours and dynamic graphic techniques certainly sit well with Louis Vuitton’s vision to bring elegance and distinctiveness to its creation.
The scarf collection will be available exclusively after its launch on.
, one of our favourite Dutch-Moluccan cats from Holland recently dropped this dope mixtape during his recent Hong Kong tour. This funky mix features some summer jams and future classics from and more. Be sure to check it!
We live in a time where there are just as many music genres as artists themselves, well not quite but pretty close. A new age genre, undefined, is being brewed even out here in our backyard, Jakarta. ’s vision and taste in music are clearly not for everyone, but the fact that his experimentation goes well beyond comprehension must mean he is on to something new, something that we may have never heard before.
That can be decided by you, the listeners, as his sounds as unconventional as they may be is music in it’s purest. Sounds merge in and out with reckless abandon. greets our ears with a rapid high pitch, best way to put it, noise. Pure noise. But soon develops into a melodic electronic synth heavy song for about a minute, and all the sounds came along into one full track. Needless to say, it’s heavily experimented sounds and structure. Much like the songs on , which according to the official press release, “Lieu’s memories of growing up in Jakarta's busy streets, and whatever dissonance that conjures. Lieu's vision is an astonishingly beautiful place to let yourself go.”
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Marcel Thee, the singer of Sajama Cut just released under his moniker, , as he puts forth an experimental project that explores synthscape sounds and melodies that clash with intent timings.
The result is an ethereal sound that explores mystical spaces within the depth of layers of each song. An audial journey in a seemingly longer 5-song EP as it builds you up throughout songs and the album as a whole. With being the centerpiece of the EP. Fully showcasing the depth that ‘Slow Midnight’ really is, blending nature sounds and majestic horns to create an ominous atmosphere only to be cleared up halfway into the song to a brighter and reassuring composition.
‘Slow Midnight’ is released through the Chicago boutique label Lillerne Tapes with 50 limited home dubbed cassettes and they are going fast, but you can still buy the it digitally here.
For those of you who frequently visit the Kinokuniya bookstore at Plaza Senayan, you must have noticed Whiteboard Journal’s booth that features our monthly selection of publications. While this has been a big step for us, we would like to increase interaction with our readers. And how exactly do we plan to achieve this goal? By introducing our newest program: .
With this program, we would like to invite our readers to exchange their opinions in discussions on a wide range of issues. For our program to achieve its goal, however, we realize that the preparation of its participants is as important as the editorial team's. This is why we will recommend various references relevant to each monthly theme through our website and other social media outlets prior to the day of the event, though participants are also free to use and introduce their own references. In short, the main purpose Whiteboard Journal's is to knowledge and experiences.
Below are the specific details of the first We Discuss meeting.
Jl. Asia Afrika 8
Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5
Jakarta 10270
What is education? We associate "studying" with formal institutions and "learning" with something that interests us. Are the two concepts really different, or are they interrelated? Are there things that we to know, or should knowledge be customized according to one's personal needs?
We will make regular updates, so please stay tuned to our Facebook page and Twitter account! If you are interested in joining the event, kindly register via e-mail with the subject title “We Discuss” at ! Or if you have questions, tweet us .
The things that are closest to use are often the most difficult to talk about. Or maybe we think that their sheer proximity alone makes us experts. But sometimes, we are just too embarrassed to start a conversation on things whose nearness is too ingrained in our own self-image, our absolute existence.
Those who like to dabble in philosophy from time to time would be familiar with the much-discussed (and debated) notion that the core of human existence is the mind, and that our bodies are just vessels that serve to contain it. While there is no end to what can be said about this idea, the human body exists regardless of how we perceive it – that is, whether we consider it to be nothing more than a container or something that possesses its own significance. The fact is that consciousness coexists with body. To disregard the latter would be to deny the accepted perception of reality.
This brings us back to proximity. The physical body is not only close to us, but it is also a part of us; it us. The concept of the body, however, is close to us. Its role is present in every society, but the abstract idea of the body itself is not something that is not equal across cultures. In some cultures, and I think Indonesia is one of them, the idea of “the body” is the big elephant in the room.
, and want to put an end to the awkwardness that comes with any mention of the body. Not only do these three young female artists aspire to change the attitude that people have towards the image of the body, but they also want to invite everyone to celebrate it with them. , a collaborative exhibition curated by that begins today (July 5) and will end on July 20, is the embodiment of the artists’ goals and ideals. Through creative interactive installations – such as Tontey’s , a long plank covered with all sorts of little objects designed for visitors to tread on – the talented individuals behind the exhibition want to invite the wider public to be more comfortable with their bodies. (A celebration of the body without the fear of being accused), the exhibition’s catchphrase, accurately sums up the exhibition’s purpose.
The opening event of the exhibition, held on July 4, 2013, was casual and warm since the audience largely consisted of the artists’ friends or family members. One of the highlights of the event was the quirky performance by a group of four masked people who danced to a song about premarital pregnancy. Humour rarely fails at touching upon the taboos of a particular society.
If you also believe that art is a great tool with which we can point to important, yet often neglected, issues in our society, be sure to visit RURU Gallery in Tebet!
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Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya No. 6
Jakarta 12820
Visit ruangrupa's website for additional information.
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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Invent Your Future
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